Commissioner’s Corner

December 2017

Posted on Dec 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Get ready for 2018 and check registration of your investment adviser. Related Investor Education Handout FINRA Broker Check (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

November 2017

Posted on Nov 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Legitimate companies will not ask you to provide sensitive information through email. Related Investor Education Handout SIFMA Keeping Your Account Secure (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

October 2017

Posted on Oct 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Ask questions before investing, a good financial professional will welcome your questions. No matter how basic. Related Investor Education Handout SEC Ask Questions (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

September 2017

Posted on Sep 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Beware of investment opportunities that sound too good to be true. Related Investor Education Handout Keeping our Kupuna Safe (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

August 2017

Posted on Aug 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Seniors, protect yourself by understanding what investment fraud is and where to report a problem. Related Investor Education Handout A Guide For Seniors Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

July 2017

Posted on Jul 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Learn what a Ponzi Scheme is and ways to avoid being a victim. Related Investor Education Handout Ponzi Scheme (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

June 2017

Posted on Jun 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Take the time to recognize common persuasion tactics of an investment scam. Related Investor Education Handout FINRA Fighting Fraud 101 (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

May 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Understand the red flags of a Ponzi Scheme and how to protect yourself from being a victim. Related Investor Education Handout Ponzi Schemes (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

April 2017

Posted on Apr 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Learn about investment fraud and many other types of fraud plus where to get help!  Related Investor Education Handout Hawaii’s Fraud Prevention & Resource Guide 2nd Edition (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

March 2017

Posted on Mar 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Learn about Affinity Fraud, how it works and where to report it. Related Investor Education Handout Stopping Affinity Fraud in your Community (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download